Soutint (en. Supported)

/su.tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To express support or moral help.

He supported his friends during difficult times.

Il soutint ses amis pendant les moments difficiles.

To maintain a position or opinion.

She firmly supported her viewpoint during the debate.

Elle soutint fermement son point de vue lors du débat.

To help financially or materially.

They supported the project through donations.

Ils ont soutenu le projet par des dons.

From Old French 'soutenir', derived from the Latin 'sustinere', meaning 'to bear under'.

to support a cause

To give help or support to a particular cause.

soutenir une cause

to support someone in their choices

To assist or support a person in their decisions.

soutenir quelqu'un dans ses choix

to provide financial support

To provide support in terms of money.

soutenir financièrement

support

Action of supporting, provided help.

soutien

sustainable

That can be supported or maintained.

soutenable

supporting

That supports, provides assistance.

soutenant

To help someone in a difficult situation.

He really supported me in this tough situation.

Il m'a vraiment soutint dans cette galère.

To be there for someone in an unofficial way.

I will support my girlfriend for her interview, just to encourage her.

Je vais soutint ma copine pour son entretien, juste pour l'encourager.